Masai Mara - Nature's epic safari destination in Kenya
World famous for hosting the epic Great Migration, the Masai Mara welcomes 1,5 million wildebeests onto its sprawling savannahs each July through October. The Masai Mara National Reserve and conservancies are brimming with life and offer safari travellers a wide variety of activities to choose from.
When to visit Masai Mara in Kenya for a safari
During the months July to October, the Mara is the scene of the epic annual trek of 1,5 million wildebeest from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara region. During this time of year the savannah is awash with wildebeest, zebras and other herbivores.
Masai Mara National Reserve in Greater Masai Mara - Kenya
The Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves, is situated in south-west Kenya. The reserve covers a piece of land equaling 1,510 square kilometers or 580 square miles.
Conservation Masai Mara - Wildlife protection and community …
The Masai Mara National Reserve and outlying conservancies are a success story in wildlife preservation and conservation. Not long ago this region was being systematically stripped bare by overgrazing by ever-growing herds of cattle, excessive hunting and poaching of the local wildlife.
Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve & conservancies - Kenya
The Masai Mara is nature's epic masterpiece. Most safari travellers dream of spotting the coveted 'Big Five'. Luckily, lions, elephants, leopards and Cape buffalos are a relatively common sight in the Masai Mara. Rhinos do occur but are notoriously difficult to spot. The term 'Big Five' actually has a very dark origin.
Landscape & vegetation in Masai Mara - Kenya
Landscape & vegetation Masai Mara. Iconic African grasslands with a splash of riverine forests and towering escarpments. Close your eyes and imagine what the Masai Mara must look like. Chances are you’ll see images of endless golden grasslands, clear blue skies and an occasional oddly shaped tree.
Masai Mara - Frequently Asked Questions & help
The Masai Mara boasts all of the Big Five species and your chances of seeing most of these are good (rhino is very rare). The Mara - Serengeti ecosystem is home to more wildlife species and individual animals than any other wilderness reserve on the continent.
Animal life in Masai Mara - Information about predators, …
Below you'll find a summary of animals you may come across during your visit to the Masai Mara. Why stop at the 'Big Five' when you can spot the 'Big Nine'? The group of wild animals known as the 'Big Nine' is made up of the Big Five plus the giraffe, cheetah, hippo and zebra.
The Great Migration in Masai Mara, Kenya
With 1,5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, 12,000 eland and 300,000 Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles trekking from southern Serengeti to the Masai Mara, the 'great' in 'Great Migration' may be a bit of an understatement. The constant year-long migration is an iconic natural phenomenon, the timing of which depends on environmental factors ...
Safari lodges and camps in Masai Mara and Mara conservancies, …
Countless accommodation options are available in Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara conservancies. From designer lodges suspended in the air to family-oriented tented camps and anything in between, you can rest assured to find the perfect Masai Mara safari lodge just for you.